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The Trades are looking for women!
May 6, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Why are more companies looking for women for blue collar jobs like truck drivers, electricians, constructions workers, mechanics, and more? Because they need them! Sarah Chaney and Eric Morath report in the Wall Street Journal that, with the current tight… Read More
Does it really matter where you go to college?
April 29, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Ten CEOs of various Chicago businesses were recently interviewed by journalists for the Chicago Tribune about whether or not they think it really matters what school you choose for your Bachelor’s degree. Nine out of 10 of the CEOs said… Read More
Should you learn a trade instead of going to college?
April 8, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Your folks and friends may be pushing you toward college or finishing a degree, but would it be just as good to go into one of the trades instead? Tim Carter, a syndicated writer and home improvement expert, recently said… Read More
What is the FAFSA?
March 4, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
What is the FAFSA? Who should complete the FAFSA? Don’t miss out on getting free money that can help you to go to school! All high school seniors and their parents should watch this. You may not be considering going… Read More
Do you need a large student loan to go to college?
February 2, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
Not necessarily! Clark Howard, an author and consumer expert, discusses various ways that students can pay for college without running up huge amounts of student loan debt. One thing to consider is which school you will attend. Does it make… Read More
Which career path should I choose?
January 29, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Are you having concerns about whether or not your chosen career path will lead to a job when the time comes? If you have concerns, you’re not alone. A Strada-Gallup poll conducted in 2017, said that only one-third of the… Read More
Should I take risks? YES!
January 26, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
WAIT….WHAT DID YOU SAY? You heard me! Maybe you aren’t taking enough risks in life. Are you always playing it safe, attempting only tasks that you are relatively sure that you can achieve? Do you think this is going to… Read More
Should Artificial Intelligence affect your career choice?
January 23, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Do you know what A.I. means? It’s Artificial Intelligence, and IBM Chair and CEO, Ginni Rometty, reported in an interview on Wall Street Week that A.I. has the potential to bring about big changes in the job market going forward. … Read More
Which is better, a two or four year college degree?
January 21, 2019 - By Dr. Kit
So which is better, a two or four-year college degree? You would expect that a four-year degree would be better, right? Not so fast! Time.com reports that although (in general) students who earn a four-year degree end up making more… Read More